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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.99, 842.70 and 424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.99, 842.70 and 424.48 is: 585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.99 : 842.70 = 424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.99/842.70 = 424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.99x = 842.70 × 424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.99x = 357,709.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,709.30/610.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.46

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